David Livingstone, immortalised for generations of armchair adventurers in Henry Stanley`s question ` Dr Livingstone, I presume!`, was one of the most intrepid & daring explorers of the Victorian age, an era which was characterised by the expansion of the British Empire to cover Approx. a third of the globe & which was by no means lacking in intrepid & daring explorers. In 1858 he & his brother Charles embarked upon an expedition up the Zambesi river to explore Eastern & Central Africa, & in 1859 they & their party became the first non-Africans to gaze upon the grandeur of Lake Nyasa. Although they encountered numerous serious obstacles to their progress, such as life-threatening illness & giant rapids, over the course of several years they nevertheless succeeded in penetrating to parts of the interior of Africa that European explorers had so far not succeeded in reaching. This is their original account of this landmark expedition. ...

Whatever you`re in the mood for, Barcelona offers a wealth of things to do, from admiring Modernist architectural gems to eating tapas late into the night in some of Europe trendiest bars
- all this with the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Guide Experience Barcelona, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to this unique Mediterranean city. Inside Insight Guide Experience Barcelona:- A br&-new guide in this new series covering all the very best experiences on offer in the city.- stunning, colourful photography brings this iconic city & its people to life.
- Local expert authors guide you to authentic Barcelonian experiences & fresh discoveries.- A dip-in ” In the mood for...” section suggests the best places to go for art buffs, a tapas crawl & romance, amongst others.- The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see & do from an insider`s perspective, from shopping & people-watching in hipster Raval to exploring the narrow alleyways & their secrets in the Gothic quarter by night.- Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & our Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip.

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Lonely Planet Experience Italy is your passport to majestic nature, epic journeys, cultural powerhouses & out-of-this-world experiences. We travel through buzzing cities, colourful coastal villages, rolling Tuscan hills, & grand piazzas. Discover the secrets to the perfect pizza, explore the atmospheric ruins of Pompeii, get behind the scenes of La Scala opera house, & more. This new part-pictorial, part-guidebook is built around themes that introduce the reader to the heart of Italy. This photo-rich, hardback guide is packed with practical trip-planning tips & information on the most authentic local sights & activities. It’s perfect for seasoned travelers looking to discover something new or previously undiscovered.
Includes: over 90 experiences stretching across Italy Multiple ways to navigate the book
- thematically, geographically, or by interest Hundreds of stunning photos on gloss paper stock Experience Italy is presented across five themes: Bravo italia: The italian icons you already love Tradizione: Treasured heritage, hill towns & harvests Viva italia: Modern life & the italian way Che sorpresa!: Underrated & unexpected experiences Dolce vita: Living the sweet life

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Whatever you`re in the mood for, Los Angeles offers a wealth of things to do, all against the backdrop of the iconic Hollywood Hills, Pacific Ocean & neighbourhoods familiar from thousands of movies. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Guide Experience Los Angeles, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to this resurgent & fascinating southern California city. Inside Insight Guide Experience Los Angeles:- A br&-new guide in this new series covering all the very best experiences on offer in the city.- stunning, colourful photography brings this iconic city & its people to life.
- Local expert authors guide you to authentic Angeleno experiences & fresh discoveries.- A dip-in ” In the mood for...” section suggests the best places to go for star-spotting, retail therapy & the great outdoors, amongst others.- The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see & do from an insider`s perspective, from people-watching in Venice Beach to gallery-hopping Downtown.- Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & our
- Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip.

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Marrakesh is an enchanting city, with a bustling souk, mysterious snake charmers & bolshy hawkers, & an enthralling history. & with flight time under four hours from London, nowhere so exotic can be reached so easily. Be inspired to visit by the new Insight Guide Experience Marrakesh, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to this exciting north African city. Inside Insight Guide Experience Marrakesh:· An arresting series covering all the very best experiences on offer.· stunning, colourful photography brings this beautiful city & its people to life. · Local expert authors guide you to authentic Marrakesh experiences & fresh discoveries.· A dip-in ” In the mood for...” section suggests the best places to go for fine dining, a bohemian atmosphere & family fun, amongst others.· The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see & do from an insider`s perspective.· Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & our Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip. ...

Lonely Planet Experience USA is your passport to majestic nature, epic journeys, cultural powerhouses & out-of-this-world experiences. We take readers on a journey through sprawling cities, small towns, great plains, snow-capped mountains & redwood forests. Go road-tripping down the Pacific Coast Highway, learn how to spy a bear in the wild, discover where to find the USA’s best Chinatowns, & more. This new part-pictorial, part-guidebook is built around themes that introduce the reader to the heart of the USA. This photo-rich, hardback guide is packed with practical trip-planning tips & information on the most authentic local sights & activities. It’s perfect for seasoned travelers looking to discover something new or previously undiscovered.
Includes: over 90 experiences stretching across the USAMultiple ways to navigate the book
- thematically, geographically, or by interest Hundreds of stunning photos on gloss paper stock

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Jaw-dropping, up-close photography shows the natural world & animals as you`ve never seen it before. From fruit to flowers, from shells to sharks, from ants to elephants, this extraordinary new encyclopedia will keep animal & nature enthusiasts from ages 9 to 109 utterly absorbed by amazing, close-up images. Did you know that baby foxes are born with blue eyes which later turn golden? Or that reptile scales are made from keratin, the same material as your hair & nails? Explanatorium of Nature is the perfect way to find out how everything in nature works & why fungi, plants, animals, arthropods, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians & ecosystems exist & what they mean for our world. Discover how spiders spin webs, how flying works, how snakes kill, & much, much more. Children will spend hours poring over the incredible details in nature, from the spines on a stinging nettle & lichen growing on a tree to the suckers on an iguana`s feet. Using never-before-seen cross sections, macro, SEM, infrared & ultraviolet close-up pictures, this is your chance to truly get up close with our natural world. ...

The life of Colonel Fawcett is now the subject of the major motion picture The Lost City of Z. The disappearance of Colonel Fawcett in the Matto Grosso remains one of the great unsolved mysteries. In 1925, Fawcett was convinced that he had discovered the location of a lost city; he had set out with two companions, one of whom was his eldest son, to destination `Z`, never to be heard of again. His younger son, Brian Fawcett, has compiled this book from letters & records left by his father, whose last written words to his wife were: ` You need have no fear of any failure.. .` This is the thrilling & mysterious account of Fawcett`s ten years of travels in deadly jungles & forests in search of a secret city. ...

Undaunted Courage: Like Lewis & Clark, John Wesley Powell was entering unknown territory when he undertook an expedition to explore the Colorado territories--the last unmapped portion of the United States--in 1869. What started as a scientific expedition through uncharted territory turned out to be a harrowing adventure for John Wesley Powell & nine other men. In 1869, John Wesley Powell, who lost his right arm at the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War, led a team of ten men down the Green & into the Colorado River, then through the Grand Canyon. No one had ever made the trip before. One man left before the trip was well under way; three more climbed out of the Grand Canyon when they came to believe that the chance of emerging from it alive was nonexistent (Those three men were killed by Indians). The trip was the last great expedition into the last unexplored section of the American interior & Powell`s book about it has become an American classic. Full of excitement & adventure, the book also contains a clear & detailed geologic & topolgraphic description of the plateau country the two rivers traverse & of the Indian tribes who lived in the area. ...

Nearly two thousand years ago, the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii was buried in ash from a massive volcanic eruption & frozen in time. Transport yourself back & relive one of the most dramatic moments in history. Sumptuous large-scale photos & realistic artworks recreate the city when people still lived there, while a CD with 3D-modelled animations lets you navigate the town room by room. Stroll through the forum
- Pompeii`s impressive town square, take a tour of the busy public baths, visit a Roman bakery & peek inside a wealthy merchant town house.
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